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Grand Mercure Nara Kashihara

4.0 star property
Hotel with a restaurant, near Kashihara Shrine

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets
Premium bedding, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets
Breakfast and dinner served
Lounge
Near the historic Mausoleum of Emperor Jimmu and Asuka Palace Site, Grand Mercure Nara Kashihara offers an upscale retreat. Revitalize in the indoor mineral hot spring or dine at Le Sensoriel restaurant with its breakfast and dinner options. With free WiFi, a conference center, shopping on site, guests will enjoy a comfortable stay.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • All-inclusive
  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
The current price is AU$102
16 Sept - 17 Sept

Room options

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Showing 14 of 14 rooms

Standard Suite, 2 Single Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Premium bedding
Toilet with electronic bidet
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

Standard Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Premium bedding
Toilet with electronic bidet
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Room, 3 Single Beds (City Side)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Fridge
TV
Premium bedding
Toilet with electronic bidet
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Beds

Classic Suite, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Premium bedding
Toilet with electronic bidet
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Room, 1 Double Bed (City Side)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Toilet with electronic bidet
Shower/bath combination
Electric kettle
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Room (Japanese Style. City Side)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Toilet with electronic bidet
Shower/bath combination
Electric kettle
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 7
  • 3 Twin Futons

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Room, 1 Single Bed (City Side)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Toilet with electronic bidet
Shower/bath combination
Electric kettle
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Suite, Multiple Beds (City Side)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Premium bedding
Toilet with electronic bidet
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Suite, 2 Single Beds (City Side)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Premium bedding
Toilet with electronic bidet
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Room (City Side)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Premium bedding
Sofa bed - twin
Hairdryer
Toilet with electronic bidet
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Classic Room (Japanese Style. City Side)

Premium bedding, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Room (Japanese Style. City Side)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Toilet with electronic bidet
Shower/bath combination
Electric kettle
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Twin Futons

View all photos for Classic Room (City Side)

Premium bedding, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Room (City Side)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Premium bedding
Sofa bed - twin
Hairdryer
Toilet with electronic bidet
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Classic Room (City Side)

Premium bedding, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Room (City Side)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Premium bedding
Sofa bed - twin
Hairdryer
Toilet with electronic bidet
Shower/bath combination
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Classic Room (City Side)

Premium bedding, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Room (City Side)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Premium bedding
Sofa bed - twin
Hairdryer
Toilet with electronic bidet
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds
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About the area

Located in Kashihara, Grand Mercure Nara Kashihara is near a train station. Kashihara Shrine and Mausoleum of Emperor Jimmu are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Uda Animal Park and Mount Yoshino. Asuka Palace Site and Ishibutai Tomb are two other places to visit that come recommended.
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6522 Kumemachi, Kashihara, Nara-ken, JP

What's nearby

  • Museum, Archaeological Institute of Kashihara - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Kashihara Shrine - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Nara Kenko Land - 15 min drive - 15.4 km
  • Mount Yoshino - 19 min drive - 21.0 km
  • Horyu-ji Temple - 22 min drive - 19.7 km

Getting around

  • Kashiharajingumae Station - 5 min walk
  • Unebi Station - 11 min drive
  • Osaka (KIX-Kansai Intl.) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪きはる 橿原神宮店 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪マクドナルド - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪大阪王将橿原店 - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪餃子の王将橿原神宮店 - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪ドトールコーヒーショップ - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Grand Mercure Nara Kashihara

Upscale hotel near Kashihara Shrine
Located close to Mausoleum of Emperor Jimmu and Asuka Palace Site, Grand Mercure Nara Kashihara provides an indoor mineral hot spring (onsen), shopping on-site and dry cleaning/laundry services. The on-site restaurant, Le Sensoriel, offers breakfast and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a conference centre.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), self-parking (surcharge) and an electric car charging station
  • A front desk safe, a water dispenser and a lift
  • Multilingual staff, 6 meeting rooms and a gift shop
Room features
All 209 rooms feature comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as perks such as free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Toilets with electronic bidets, hairdryers and shampoo
  • 26-inch TVs with digital channels
  • Fridges, electric kettles and heating

All-inclusive details

All-inclusive room rates at Grand Mercure Nara Kashihara are available. These rates are higher because they include on-site food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

Awards and affiliations

This property is affiliated with the International LGBTQ+ Travel Association (IGLTA) and welcomes lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex and asexual (LGBTQ+) guests.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Covered parking on site (JPY 500 per night; includes in/out privileges)

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: JPY 3,800 for adults and JPY 3,800 for children
  • A restaurant
  • Hosted evening meal available daily for a fee of JPY 9,200

Restaurants on site

  • Le Sensoriel

Things to do

  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Lockers
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 6 meeting rooms
  • Conference centre

Spa

  • Public bath open from 6:00 AM - midnight
  • Public indoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Separate men/women areas in public bath

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 8 floors
  • Built in 1994
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Toilet paper
  • Toilet with electronic bidet
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 26-inch TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately JPY 3800 for adults and from JPY 3800 for children
  • Covered self-parking fee: JPY 500 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Hosted evening meal: JPY 9200

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Additional fees may apply to children for items such as extra bedding and meals.

We should mention

The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ); additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file
Parking height restrictions apply
Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the on-site public bathing facilities
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Kashihara Hotel
Kashihara Royal
Kashihara Royal Hotel
Kashihara Royal Hotel Japan - Nara Prefecture
Kashihara Royal Onsen Hotel
Hotel KASHIHARA
THE KASHIHARA
Grand Mercure Nara Kashihara Hotel
Grand Mercure Nara Kashihara Kashihara
Grand Mercure Nara Kashihara Hotel Kashihara

Frequently asked questions

Is Grand Mercure Nara Kashihara pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Grand Mercure Nara Kashihara?

As of 1 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Grand Mercure Nara Kashihara on 16 Sept 2025 start from AU$101.64, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Grand Mercure Nara Kashihara?

Self-parking is available for JPY 500 per night.

What time is check-in at Grand Mercure Nara Kashihara?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Grand Mercure Nara Kashihara?

Checkout is at 11 AM. Late checkout is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Are there all-inclusive benefits at Grand Mercure Nara Kashihara?

Some rate plans available at this property are all-inclusive.

Where is Grand Mercure Nara Kashihara located?

Situated in Kashihara, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Kashihara Shrine and Mausoleum of Emperor Jimmu. Asuka Palace Site and Ishibutai Tomb are also within 3 mi (5 km). Kashiharajingumae Station is 5 minutes by foot.

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Grand Mercure Nara Kashihara Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 184 out of 352 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 132 out of 352 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 352 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 352 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 352 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joshua John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Hotel is beautiful and the onsen is amazing. The room definitely is showing its age.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was amazing. The room was very nice and big. The spa was so beautiful and relaxing.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hideo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent hotel with a wonderful bath

Great hotel next to the station, with easy access to Asuka loop bus. Great service, good food, and a wonderful bath and relaxation area with mindful experience.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Masakane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very roomy and clean. Breakfast buffets and evening cocktail lounge are awesome.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Mitsuhiro

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Its important to revise a current rule under which guests are allowed to walk around in the robby and restaurant with room 　
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

MARIKO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Only thing nearby (still 14 min away) worthwhile for a tourist is Kashihara Jingu shrine. The hotel itself is beautiful. Kashihara seems like a great place to live though!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Kiyoko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
perfect
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is a perfect place to stay in the area. Right next to the train station, the staff is extremely nice, the hotel is nice and has everything you need. There is even an Onsen downstairs. Daiso is 5 minutes away. My daughter cut her hair about 2 minutes away. Coco Restaurant is 5 minutes away. ( We had 3 meals here. LOL)
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

K

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Bathroom too small.

The main room was good. Great views and plenty of space to relax. The letdown was the bathroom. It was tiny with very dated fittings and nowhere to put toiletries. It was also at a higher level meaning a really big step down into the main room which was potentially a safety risk.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Amber

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is within a short walk if the train station, and easy to find. The staff were friendly and helpful with some speaking English. Given the overall appearance of the hotel, I was surprised that my room seemed older than the rest of the facilities I saw, but it was comfortable and quiet. The breakfast was more expensive than I wanted to venture, so I don't have any experience with its quality.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

HA

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Very clean but air conditioner is quite old and loud
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best breakfast in Japan

My son said it was the best hotel breakfast he has had in Japan. He even got up early for it. Of course they had him at hamburgers, but there was also eggs Benedict and Japanese specialties like dumplings with shrimp and wheat noodles. And some unusual items like caprese salad. The Western beds were the right height and very comfortable. The room was spotless. Parking is under the hotel and easy to find.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

SATO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
イオンモール橿原より車で約15分。 橿原駅ほぼ真横。駅前なので居酒屋多め。ファミリー層が多い。大浴場はリニューアルしていてとても清潔感あり。夜のラウンジは土曜日利用で相当混んでます。
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

DAISUKE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
料理が豊富
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Aiichiro

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
コストパフォーマンスが良い。
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

?

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
フリーのバーが斬新 朝食のバイキングの豊富なメニューと味に満足
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

atsuko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
お部屋も広く、ラウンジで　ウエルカムドリンクも、飲み放題で最高でした。ビッフェも、沢山の種類で堪能出来ました。
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Takao

朝食はとても良かった。晩御飯はバイキングは値段が高いのでやめた。近くに和と言うレストランがありとてもおいしかった。
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

亀井

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
夕食　朝食のバイキング　種類が多く地元の食材や料理もあって満足。 アルコールがチェックインからも食事中も食後から23時まで別室での飲み放題もありがたい。 部屋には持ち出し用のカゴがあり温泉に行く際にバスタオル等の持ち出しにありがたかった。 エレベーター近くに冷水やお湯の無料サーバーが備えてあり、部屋には保冷ボトルがあり冷蔵庫に入れる事が出来重宝した。 今回の部屋の設備は前回より古い感じでトイレの排水の際の水量が弱く気になった。
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

tetsuya

駅からも橿原神宮からも近いです。朝食ブッフェは種類も多く満足できました。ただ時間帯が9:30～と最終枠しかなく朝から予定がある人は厳しいかも。
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

???

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
孫二人との宿泊でしたが、非常に過ごしやすく、朝お風呂を頂き、朝食美味しく頂きました。予定では8時頃の出発でしたが10時半迄ゆっくりさせて頂きました。スタッフの皆様の対応も非常に満足でした。 帰宅後、次回は皆んなで伺おうと家族で話しました。ありがとうございました。
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

SARASA

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Yoko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
部屋は広くてベットも気持ち良く眠れました。部屋のカーペットが裸足で歩いた時ベタ付き感が気になりました。
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
子どもにも親切に対応くださり、急な宿泊になったのですが、心地良い時間をいただきました。
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025